Powder Flasks
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Description:
Powder flask made of pressed copper and decorated with geometric and floral designs on both sides. The top is outfitted with a plain adjustable charger and an outside spring and common cutter. Charger is marked by drams "2, 2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 3/4." and a carrying rope is coiled around the throat. A maker's mark of "G & J.W. Hawksley Sheffield" is engraved on the top directly below.
- Date: 1855-1875
- Dimensions: H-6.75 W-3.5 D-1.25 inches
- Makers Mark: "G & J.W. HAWKSLEY SHEFFIELD"
- Collection: Weaponry Collection
- Object Name: Powder Flasks
- Object Id: MM 466
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